Calvin Klein models through the years

The fashion designer turned 70 on Nov. 19, 2012; here's a look at his work and models

By By VANESSA HO

on November 19, 2012 3:57 PM

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The man who brought us Marky Mark in his undies and decades of provocative ads hit a milestone Monday. That's right, fashion designer Calvin Klein turned 70 on Nov. 19, 2012. Here's a look at his models and ad controversies through the years. less

The man who brought us Marky Mark in his undies and decades of provocative ads hit a milestone Monday. That's right, fashion designer Calvin Klein turned 70 on Nov. 19, 2012. Here's a look at his models and ad ... more

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A 15-year-old Brooke Shields posed in this 1980 Calvin Klein jeans ad with a slogan that said: "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins." Many people objected to this ad, because of its child sexuality.

A 15-year-old Brooke Shields posed in this 1980 Calvin Klein jeans ad with a slogan that said: "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins." Many people objected to this ad, because of its child sexuality.

Back when Mark Wahlberg was rapper "Marky Mark," the public got its first view of his famous abs when he appeared in a giant Calvin Klein underwear billboard in Times Square in 1992. He's pictured in 1993 on a fashion runway in Hollywood.

Back when Mark Wahlberg was rapper "Marky Mark," the public got its first view of his famous abs when he appeared in a giant Calvin Klein underwear billboard in Times Square in 1992. He's pictured in 1993 on a ... more